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LindaZ

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Hi Everybody,
I had my TKR a year ago September 8. I am finding that there's more I cannot do than can do. Before surgery everybody told me how wonderful it will be with a new knee but what they failed to tell me is that I would have many limitations. I am in a real downer right now. I was working on a household project in the bathroom tonight. It is impossible to move about the floor and tight spaces with my knee. My balance isn't what it used to be either. My therapy was successful I suppose to a point. My leg always feels like a piece of steel is in it (titanium) and the only time I'm really comfortable is lying down in a prone position. It frustrates when I can't do things I used to do. My knee just doesn't work that way anymore. Is there anybody out there that can relate to this? I was in tears fighting the bathroom project. And you can't hire everything done especially little things. I need a shoulder. LindaZ
 
+++Oh, sweetie, I am soo sorry you are feeling so low! It takes longer for some patients to heal than others! Please don't be so down on yourself! You really aren't that far into recovery! Have you been taking enough pain meds? Maybe you need to kick it up a notch! And undertaking ANY project can often be problematic even under ideal circumstances! You're NEVER alone here! Just don't be so tough on yourself! Tomorrow will be better! Think positive! :cnsl:
 
Judi, thanks for the words of encouragement. Maybe I expect too much. I know I'm hard on myself. Tell me something about yourself. LindaZ
 
Linda....just re-read your post and I realized you said a YEAR September! If you're STILL experiencing discomfort, make an appt with your OS to discuss! Have you tried aqua-therapy? That would get you going! Please let us know how you are doing!:thmb:
 
Yes, Judi, it's been over a year. I expected to be a new woman by now. Maybe a follow-up with my doctor would be in order. No, I haven't tried aqua therapy. Thanks again for caring. LindaZ
 
linda i agree with Judles. I would definately make an apt with your surgeon and see what is going on.
judy
 
Hi Linda Z,
I think also you might be a little tough on yourself. Some peeps heal in like a month to two months,some take 2 years. Do you see even small improvement as time goes on?
Wishing you the very best!
PS,,I was going to agree with Judles,,but then she might get a swollen head,,so I just give my two cents.
Sorry Judles,,could not help it,,,you know I totally agree with you ALWAYS,,:hehe:
 
Hi Mark,
There may still be some healing taking place because I still notice some swelling around the knee area. I have heard that it can take up to two years to heal. Maybe I'm one of those. But, what really sticks in my mind is that the doctor did not use a gender knee which I think I needed. He promised me he would have one standing by if he needed it. Well, he put in just the regulation version. I am a small boned person and I have visions of him trying to squeeze the prosthetic knee into too small a space. Could this be a possibility or am I hallucinating? Linda Z
 
I hope you're hallucinating in that sense of the word! First, make that appt,Linda, and get an x ray! Don't put the cart before the horse yet! :doh::hissy:
:wink:
 
Hi Mark,
There may still be some healing taking place because I still notice some swelling around the knee area. I have heard that it can take up to two years to heal. Maybe I'm one of those. But, what really sticks in my mind is that the doctor did not use a gender knee which I think I needed. He promised me he would have one standing by if he needed it. Well, he put in just the regulation version. I am a small boned person and I have visions of him trying to squeeze the prosthetic knee into too small a space. Could this be a possibility or am I hallucinating? Linda Z


No I don't think thats it,,or you would have major major pain. I agree with Judles,I would go back in and have xrays and surgeon look it over. Matter of fact,,thats what I am going to do myself.
 
Yourself? Mark.....go back to your OS!!!! Gotcha!Linda! Don't worry about Mark...he's our clunked marshmallo! :wahey::rotfl:
 
Yourself? Mark.....go back to your OS!!!! Gotcha!Linda! Don't worry about Mark...he's our clunked marshmallo! :wahey::rotfl:


Yes myself,,I am going back Monday,,,
And I will have you know,,I am a buff marshmallow,,,lol:hehe:
 
Seriously,Mark.... is something WRONG? I hope not! We kid, but we care!!! :shk:
 
Seriously,Mark.... is something WRONG? I hope not! We kid, but we care!!! :shk:

I need to get it checked. We shall see.

And I know your always kidding and that hurts my sensitve feelings.So maybe you could be a lot nicer to me??
Awwwwwww I know better then that,,just treat me as always,,lol,,never change please,,lol
 
Whatever! But you said I had a swollen head before!! OUCH!!!! Too late to change NOW, Markie!!! :nah:
 
Whatever! But you said I had a swollen head before!! OUCH!!!! Too late to change NOW, Markie!!! :nah:


I said might get a swollen head. So whatever that missy,,lol,,
Oh Judles ,,you do make me smile!:D
 
Linda, you need some gym work, I think. Can you join a gym and do some work to increase your general body strength and fitness? What you don't want to do it spend the day on your sofa. The only thing that's holding you back is muscle strength.
 
Hi, Linda! We're at the lake right now (Linda is my neighbor).

It might help if you tell everyone a little more detail about what specific types of problems you're having with movement of your new knee and what project you were working on when you felt you had a problem.

Bathrooms are small and notorious for making a body contort to all types of odd positions - bionic knee or not! Is it that you don't have enough range of motion in your knee? Or were you having trouble bending it to get under the sink? Or was it more that it was difficult to get up and down? All that makes a difference in what advice people here may have for you.

Jo is right, though. You do need to work on muscle strength if you are having balance problems. You might look into Prairie Life Fitness Center or the YMCA if you need a less expensive place to go. Both have programs designed to work on specific muscle and core muscle strength. The walking you do is excellent, but it won't address these muscles completely. You need targeted exercise for your legs and abdomen (strength for balance).

Meanwhile....I hope you continue to post on the forum. It's a great group of people who provide a supportive place to come and chat - whether you are feeling great or just need a little boost.
 
Linda, just wanted to say Hi and I hope you have a wonderful weekend! It's easy
sometimes to feel overstressed, and overwrought about Things,
I Know every single one of us do, you need to do something for YOU!! this
weekend. A favorite hobby or activity that you don't get to do all the time.
It could be a long drive, or maybe a good book! I think an emotional
" FEEL GOOD WEEKEND " would be just what the doctor ordered!!
Best Wishes
 
Hi Linda, thank you for your post. It always helps to hear how everyone is doing. I am sorry for your frustration with your new knee. It sounds like some muscle strengthening will help you, but I understand that you wish that everything was just perfect!
You went through a huge ordeal last year, and it would be great if you were as good as new, wouldn't it?

I recently re-wallpapered a bathroom with my 2 bad knees, a fussy 3 year old, and my fussy 68 year old mother to help me. There weren't enough margaritas in the world to help me recover from that!

I hope you start feeling better and that you find a solution to make you fall in love with your new knee.

Take care, Kimberly
 
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